Generator Disassembly procedure. - TM-9-2920-257-30-P0032

TM 9-2920-257-30&P

(a) Clean exterior surface of generator with cloth (item 5, App B) dipped in dry cleaning solvent (item 2,

(b) Dry thoroughly with compres sed air or dry cloth (item 5, App B).

NOTE

Compressed air must not exceed 10 psig.

(2) If necessary, clean rotor slip rings as follows:

(a) Remove dirt or carbon brush film from rotor slip rings using a 1/2 inch wide strip of crocus cloth (item

WARNING

Eye injury can occur if eye shields are not worn when using Compressed air to

blow dirt or other particles off rotor slip rings.

(b) After sanding, blow dirt or other particles off rotor slip rings using compressed air.

b. Generator Disas sembly procedure.

(1) Remove fan (fig. 3-1).

CAUTION

When removing self-locking nut, do not attempt to keep generator shaft from

turning by inserting screwdriver or any other tool between fan blades. To do so

could result in damage to fan.

(a) Ensure that woodruff key is in key slot on pulley end of shaft. Clamp key and shaft securely in a vise

with soft-jaw caps to prevent generator shaft from turning.

(b) Remove and discard self-locking nut (1).

(d) Remove generator from vise.

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